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If you install a metal plate, the coupler is the weak link allowing moisture to enter the circuit. It will degrade quicker, and be a source of irritation to you. If you install a box, it will look less clean, be a catch basin for moisture/dirt/insects, and be a potential weak link in the...

A few years ago, my company mandated the use of autoretracting razor blade knives. Well, they were just plastic razor knives with a spring that retracted the blade if you let off tension on the "open" slide. Worst of all, was that the point was ROUNDED, which made the knife almost useless for...

I bought a set of the Craftsman for my SIL, an auto tech, to let him experiment. I often buy him tools to try out, if he likes them maybe I will buy a set for me. Anyhow, he says they have their occasional use, but if he needed room in his box these would be the first things to go.

Last place I worked, I was issued a 179, that is a sweet meter. The place I am now, chose the 87-V, while not as nice, does the job very well along with the AC/DC measurements. Normal daily use is 4-20, and continuity checks. When we input, we use a 700 (I think) series calibrator. As long as...

I am not familiar with that particular model, but use an 87-V at work all the time, measuring current. You have to get in series to do so, you can't measure across + and - Make sure the leads are in the correct position too, or you will pop another expensive fuse. <----voice of experience...

I use two Nelson Raintrain sprinklers. They pull a LOT of hose, with living on a corner lot and all, and before I sold my house, they covered 15,000 sq ft of yard in the Texas heat. They ran every evening and morning. Now, another corner lot, with about 10,000 sqft, so they are still running...

Heavy Gauge metal Casters that positive lock, and will self level High quality latching drawers Key alike options replaceable components Ability to reconfigure drawers would be awesome a few full width drawers Super strong frame Where I work, there is a lot of metal grating that toolboxes have...

HAHAHHAHA Only a Texan would understand exactly how true that could be. You guys geared up for another hot summer? :FIREdevil

Thanks all, for the warm welcome!

+1! Very handy to get inside a small box, or some dashboards have screws next to the windshield, or screws inside the dashboard.... I used to install car stereos, and that thing is a MUST have. Of course I have used it just as much on the end of my cordless Dewalt for some oddball jobs.

Hey 930dreamer! Are you the guy that keeps beating me to all the good tool deals on Amarillo CL?? haha Glad to know there is someone local that shares my affection for tools

Hello all! Lurker here, but decided to start posting and maybe learn a little more. A lot of great minds seem to be banded together here, hope the addition of mine won't drop the average IQ any.... :D

Pardon my professional photography.... <ahem> My "go-to" sets. VACO K34, K23, and "Greeny Weenie". The greeny weenie is the most used tool in my geek-pocket. Well, it is the ONLY tool in there, the rest are pens/pencils/markers.

We use these on a daily basis at work, and lovingly refer to them as "screw launchers". Best thing ever for two things.... 1) Starting screws 2) Launching them so far back in the terminal cabinet they can't be found We still buy the VACO brand, but have no idea who actually makes it these days.